Oh, Fort Lauderdale: We love and hate you at the same time. We love the sheer amount of great dining options in the area, but we hate how far you are from Miami. It’s no secret that driving in South Florida sucks — especially when you have to drive long distances.

Thanks to Brightline (soon to be Virgin Trains), all of these awesome restaurants are just a short train ride away. In around half an hour, the train service drops us off you in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Instead of wasting time in traffic, you’re within walking/Sun Trolley distance of some of Broward’s top eateries.

Over the past year, we’ve interviewed many members of the hospitality industry, and one constant among the interviewees has been a profound love for their pets. We thought it would be great to share this love with our readers. That’s why we launched an ongoing feature called “Wag Wednesday” to showcase industry peeps and their pets. Know someone who wants to be featured? Email us at bark@miamifoodpug.com.

In South Florida, Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen. No matter which neighborhood you’re in, you can’t turn your head without spotting one. Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar and Pizzeria, which recently opened its doors on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, joins the long list of Italian eateries in Broward. Does it have what it takes to stand out from the crowd?Read more

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Miami Food Pug is a Miami food blog that showcases delicious local fare and adds a side of pug. Contact us at bark@miamifoodpug.com.